What is the cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery is to bus and train which costs RUB 14000 - RUB 29000 and takes 37h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery is to train and fly which takes 28h 20m and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 60000.

How far is it from Kyiv to Optina Monastery?

The distance between Kyiv and Optina Monastery is 2188 km.

How do I travel from Kyiv to Optina Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 14m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 29000.

How long does it take to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery?

It takes approximately 37h 14m to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery, including transfers.

Kyiv to Optina Monastery - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Kyiv to Optina Monastery by bus, train, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis
2. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Minsk Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Kozelsk
37h 14m
₽14,113–28,098
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespol
3. Fly from Brest Airport (BQT) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)BQT - SVO
4. Take the train from Kiyevsky Railway Terminal to Suhinichi-Glavnye
28h 20m
₽17,619–59,007

Brest Airport (BQT) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₽7,993Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,187.8 km
Duration: 37h 14m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Optina Monastery, Russia?

There is no direct connection from Kyiv to Optina Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis, take the bus to Minsk Central Bus Station, walk to Minsk Pas, take the train to Kozelsk, then take the taxi to Optina Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Warszawa Wschodnia, take the train to Terespol, drive to Brest Airport (BQT) airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), walk to Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal DEF, take the train to Moskva Belorusskaia, walk to Belorusskaya, take the line 5 subway to Kiyevskaya, walk to Kiyevsky Railway Terminal, take the train to Suhinichi-Glavnye, then take the taxi to Optina Monastery.

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